A truly inspirational artist, Carlo Cruz is known for his amazing photographs in the fashion and advertising world. Fortunately for those of us who can’t get enough, Carlo’s talent is seen in his own photographic series, including his breakdancing shots and now his homeless shots. An ongoing series begun early in 2008, Cruz photographs homeless individuals in California, mostly in downtown LA or Long Beach.

Why pay for something you can get for free? We have compiled a list of websites where you can get free stock images you can use for your blogs, company websites, custom brochures, poster, postcards or for whatever creative purpose. If you find that we missed a free stock image website, feel free to add them on.

Lighting is one of the more difficult aspects of an image to balance, but can be the difference between a printed brochure or poster that grabs attention or gets passed over. In this tutorial we will show you how to add light beams to your image in non-destructive method so you can adjust settings later.

In today’s age of technology, it is entirely feasible for anyone to design their own posters. All you need is to know where to find the right tools for your movie, event, or advertising poster. Here are some of the top online resources for designing a poster for printing, including brushes, textures and patterns, tutorials, images, and fonts.

Choosing, managing, and preparing colors for print or web design can be complicated without some extra help and advice, especially if you are a beginner when it comes to graphic design or photography. Here are some of the best color tools available on the Web so that you can design like the professionals.

One of the most renown and internationally recognized design firms, Duffy & Partners, recently released a collection of 25 years worth of their logo designs. This incredible collection celebrates the “smart design” for which Duffy & Partners is famous. Included in this collection, you’ll see logos from well-known brands, such as Kardia Health, Shock Doctor, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Thomas E. Wilson Meats, Starbucks Doubleshot, Miller Lite, Toyota Trucks, Diet Coke, and much more. Their refreshing creativity continues to be an inspiration for young designers nation and worldwide.